This beautiful landscape is the only Sichuan-style garden outside of China.

This Puget Sound military post has a long, turbulent history as a gateway to the Pacific.

One of the oldest continually operating drinking establishments west of the Mississippi.

A bronze bust commemorates the heroism of the secret agents who led covert operations against the Nazis.

Where else would a linchpin of post-colonial Native American cuisine anchor the menu but a museum?

This indoor-outdoor Portland market is an ode to the lesser-known corners of Latin America’s varied foodscape.

The oldest restaurant in Portland serves fiery coffee cocktails and an astounding amount of turkey.

Experience the glam side of air travel without leaving the ground at this speakeasy.

At this coffee shop, each drink celebrates African-American history and luminaries.

On East Burnside, a 24-hour vending machine distributes world-class pastries.

At least 14 twice-retired ships were sunk to make a lovely rusting breakwater in Comox Harbour.

An entire town preserved as a historic landmark.

"Polynesia on the Plains."

These giant metal horses graze on a hilltop near the Montana highway.

This First Nations monument is a peaceful spot with vast views of the Calgary prairie.

Eclectic musical collection ranging from hurdy gurdies and orphicas to the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio.

The New Central Library is a masterpiece of contemporary architecture in the midst of downtown Calgary.

One of the last remaining buildings from one of Calgary's earliest businesses.

With its webbed walls and bright red coloring, Calgary's iconic bridge looks like a finger trap puzzle stretched across the river.

First flying reptile discovered in British Columbia was for years forgotten in a cabinet.

A herd of colorfully painted bovine statues can be found in the middle of "cowtown."

Decorated by local artists, the city's utility boxes have become three-dimensional canvases.

Live long and prosper in Vulcan, Alberta.

A rescue facility that caters specifically to wolf-dog hybrids, and educates about these unique animals.